The scientific name for the parasite, Cochliomyia hominivorax, is roughly translated to "maneater," according to the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. "It is an appropriate name ...

The New Year is starting with a fresh warning for those who work with animals in Texas. The state's Parks and Wildlife Department is asking hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts to watch out for ...

"Although USDA eradicated NWS from the United States in 1966 using sterile insect technique, there is a constant risk of re-introduction into the United States," said the USDA's Animal and Plant ...